Hypotension
Summary
Hypotension is a common clinical problem and in certain situations, may represent a life-threatening emergency. A logical approach to managing the hypotensive patient is required for those practicing within the intensive care unit, acute medical or surgical wards, operating theatres and emergency department.
General Information
Enrolled trainees 2299
Open 07.09.2018
Available for ESICM members
Student effort 2
Last Updated March 30, 2022
Intended Learning Outcomes
After studying this module on Hypotension, you should be able to:
- To understand the physiology of normal blood pressure regulation.
- To appreciate the relationship between blood pressure and cardiac output, and how these can be measured.
- To define and classify shock, giving examples of important pathology within each type.
- To give an overview of resuscitation for patients in shock, including administration of oxygen, fluid, vasopressors and inotropes.
Relevant competencies in CoBaTrICE
- 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions
- 3.3 Recognises and manages the patient with circulatory failure
- 4.4 Uses fluids and vasoactive / inotropic drugs to support the circulation
- 5.17 Demonstrates a method for measuring cardiac output and derived haemodynamic variables
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